One dead, seven injured in Bodmin attack

Murder investigation underway. Man arrested.

A major incident has been declared in Bodmin after one man was killed and at least seven others stabbed.

What police describe as "a serious altercation" took place in the Cornwall town at around 3.15 a.m. on Sunday morning in the area of Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road.

A man in his thirties died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

Other people were injured and taken to hospital, although none of the injuries are being treated as life-threatening.

A 24-year-old man from Bodmin has been arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. 

Detective inspector Ilona Rosson said: “At this time we are treating this as an isolated matter and we are not seeking anyone else in connection to this incident.

“This is a live and active police investigation, and I would urge people not to speculate on social media but if you have information which may assist us, please report it.”

East Cornwall local policing superintendent Rob Youngman said: “This investigation is in its early stages and the public can expect to see a heightened policing presence around Bodmin today whilst enquiries are ongoing.

“Understandably this incident will have an impact on the local community, and our thoughts are with the families of the victims.

“Cordons will stay in place today whilst officers gather information and evidence from the scene.

“Anyone who has not yet been spoken to by officers and has any information which may assist our investigation, please get in touch. This could include any relevant dash-cam, mobile/video phone and CCTV footage from the area of Victoria Square and along Castle Canyke Road.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any information, including footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via the major incident public portal: at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/50DC23S08-PO1